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Marialuiza

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Pronounced mah-ree-ah-loo-EE-zah /mɑ.ri.ɑ.luˈi.zɑ/Medium

Meaning: A Portuguese compound of Maria ('beloved; of the sea; bitter', from Hebrew Miriam) and Luiza ('a famous warrior', from Germanic Hludwig); a compound nameLow

In 30 seconds: Beloved + famous warrior: Marialuiza is a Portuguese compound. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'mah-ree-ah-loo-EE-zah').
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Origin LowHebrew, Germanic, Portuguese
MeaningA Portuguese compound of Maria ('beloved; of the sea; bitter', from Hebrew Miriam) and Luiza ('a famous warrior', from Germanic Hludwig); a compound name
U.S. rank (2025)#9867 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 147

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220012025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Marialuiza is a Portuguese compound of Maria ('beloved; of the sea; bitter', from Hebrew Miriam) and Luiza ('a famous warrior', from Germanic Hludwig; a compound name). A lyrical, classic name (said 'mah-ree-ah-loo-EE-zah'; nicknames Maria, Luiza).

In the U.S. it appears in Brazilian families. Rare, beloved-and-famous-warrior at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Marialuiza joins Maria ('beloved; of the sea') with Luiza ('a famous warrior') — a lyrical, classic Portuguese compound (said 'mah-ree-ah-loo-EE-zah').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Marialuiza — Portuguese compound

Variations

Maria LuizaMarialuisa

Nicknames

MariaLuiza

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Marialuiza mean?

Marialuiza is a Portuguese compound of Maria ('beloved; of the sea') and Luiza ('a famous warrior').

How do you pronounce Marialuiza?

It's said mah-ree-ah-loo-EE-zah /mɑ.ri.ɑ.luˈi.zɑ/ — six syllables, stress on the fifth.

Is Marialuiza a boy or girl name?

Marialuiza is a girl's name.

How popular is Marialuiza?

Marialuiza is a very rare name in the U.S.

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